Korean Slang 239. 만렙

만렙 (mallep)

Illustration of Korean slang mallep: Max level. Highly experienced.
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What 만렙 means

Max level. Highly experienced.

When Koreans use it

Describe a person who seems to have mastered a skill through experience.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 손님 응대가 정말 자연스럽다.

B: 서비스 만렙이네.

English

A: They're so natural with customers.

B: Expert-level service.

Use it with care

From gaming maximum level. The everyday use is figurative.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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